Toast bread and crack open an egg in boiling water and vinegar. Let sit for a minute and then turn down the flame and cover until firm.

A VERY REFRESHING MANGO, APPLE, AND BASIL SALAD DRESSED WITH COCONUT MILK AND HONEY DRESSING

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Chop desired amounts of all ingredients. In a small bowl mix ¼ cup of coconut milk and a heaping tblspn of good honey.

Mix together and enjoy on a warm day.

THE ULTIMATE COMFORT OF A TURKEY POT PIE

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For the pie crust

2 cups of flour

⅔ cup of shortening (because, let’s face it, it’s the best)

1 teaspoon of salt

¼ cup of Ice water

In a large bowl combine the flour and the salt, then add the shortening and ice water. Get in there with your hands or a couple of knives to mix dough well and consistent. This recipe makes two pie crusts. Form into a disc shape and place in the refrigerator overnight.